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epictetus New Member United States 4 Posts	Posted 03/09/2014 04:47 am On somewhat of a whim I decided to purchase my first ancient coin today and I went with something Roman... I think Claudius II Gothicus is pictured obverse and I'm also pretty sure it's silver or a proximity (I've read that the coinage quality was debased). So, I'm wondering what the forum can tell me about this coin...if I'm correct thus far and any other info that can be provided? Specifically, I haven't been able to match the reverse to anything I've looked at online but have found very similar matches to the obverse and am somewhat confused. Also I don't understand the denominations just yet. Report this Post to the Staff

Victorioso Valued Member Switzerland 54 Posts	Posted 03/09/2014 05:10 am Hi epictetus, first of all, a nice coin! You're right, its a Claudius II Gothicus from Cyzicus Mint.(Salus st. rifght feeding snake) SPQR in exergue) RIC 242var / RIC temp n°858 Here you find this type: http://www.ric.mom.fr/fr/coin/858 These coins from the eastern mints have often a relatively strong silvering. Comparing with the mints of Rome and Milan for example, they have often no, or just a hint of silvering. Regards, Simon Edited by Victorioso 03/09/2014 05:11 am Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 03/09/2014 07:09 am to the community It is a very nice coin that has been IDed, so I can't really add much to that other than it's not often to find these Claudius II coins with much of the silver wash still remaining. Congrats on a nice find. Report this Post to the Staff
ThisIsFun Pillar of the Community United States 2480 Posts	Posted 03/09/2014 10:40 am What a nice first purchase! I hadn't seen any with that much silvering. Good pickup, and Report this Post to the Staff
chrsmat71 Pillar of the Community United States 5014 Posts	Posted 03/09/2014 10:56 am thats a very nice first ancient! super silvering Report this Post to the Staff
Paul Bulgerin Pillar of the Community United States 3098 Posts	Posted 03/09/2014 1:31 pm Coins with the SPQR in exergue make for a fun little series to collect. Paul Bulgerin Report this Post to the Staff
Ben Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 4208 Posts	Posted 03/09/2014 3:52 pm Very good for the first. A non standard style for Claudius, well struck, good metal and hardly any wear or corrosion. The SPQR is a great kicker too, especially when its written that finely. Report this Post to the Staff
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